Found 2 items, similar to recoup.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: recoup recoup v 1: reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss [syn: reimburse] 2: regain or make up for; “recuperate one's losses” [syn: recover, recuperate] 3: retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; “My employer is withholding taxes” [syn: withhold, deduct]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Recoup Recoup \Re*coup"\, Recoupe \Re*coupe"\ (-k??p"), v. t. [F. recouper; pref. re- re- + couper to cut.] 1. (Law) To keep back rightfully (a part), as if by cutting off, so as to diminish a sum due; to take off (a part) from damages; to deduct; as, where a landlord recouped the rent of premises from damages awarded to the plaintiff for eviction. [1913 Webster] 2. To get an equivalent or compensation for; as, to recoup money lost at the gaming table; to recoup one's losses in the share market. [1913 Webster] 3. To reimburse; to indemnify; -- often used reflexively and in the passive. [1913 Webster] Elizabeth had lost her venture; but if she was bold, she might recoup herself at Philip's cost. --Froude. [1913 Webster] Industry is sometimes recouped for a small price by extensive custom. --Duke of Argyll. [1913 Webster]